…and private colleges and universities are eligible to apply. All applicants must register online with the Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST), https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov, to apply. Concept proposals must be submitted…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…dairy producers who are hurting out there: Don’t leave this kind of financial assistance on the table,” said Northey, who announced the deadline extension today as part of a hearing…
NCBA Announces Leadership Changes
…resource and land use issues. Prior to his tenure with PLC and NCBA, he owned and operated a consulting firm specializing in natural resource issues. Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
Japanese Newspaper Reports Country Will Eliminate U.S. Wine Tariffs
Bottles of wine in wooden box selling in the street of Kobe, Japan. credit: reinaimaging / shutterstock.com The world’s largest financial newspaper is reporting Japan will eliminate tariffs on U.S….
Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
…to discuss high-priority issues and how they directly impact the area. By taking a more focused approach to issues such as water, labor, and legislation affecting agriculture, the caucus can…
Cattle Industry Requests Better Price Transparency
…would directly address issues related to the Mandatory Price reporting program, Packers & Stockyards Act violations and definitions, and the cattle futures contracts. USCA looks forward to working with both…
Addressing the Costs of Farm Protests
…associated with Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) who were trespassing at a duck farm in Petaluma for several hours. These types of protests can have a significant financial impact on the…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…meeting was productive and highlighted the cooperative spirit that the industry has adopted in addressing water issues moving forward. “I was very impressed by how many folks are engaged in…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
…for the current grant cycle for the Proactive IPM Solutions program. On pesticide regulatory issues, OPCA routinely consults with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation on the potential impacts that…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…some of the financial strain farmers, ranchers and their families are experiencing. President Trump has the backs of our farmers, and we are working to support America’s great patriot farmers.”…
Organic Farmers to Harvest Record Acres in 2019
Mercaris issues Annual Acreage Report, organic farm ‘heat map’ tool Silver Spring, MD, (MERCARIS-Sept. 9, 2019) — Organic commodity farmers will harvest a record number of acres across the U.S. this…
Hemp Industry Concerns Regarding Senate Bill 153
…on behalf of the California Hemp Foundation and the California Hemp Association, highlighting some of the issues they see with the legislation. “Where we’re most concerned is, there is absolutely…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…source for farmers while providing new ways for them to improve their soil. Indigo Ag is a technology company that looks for creative solutions to a variety of ag issues….
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
…legislation increases the Chapter 12 debt ceiling from $4.1 million to $10 million, providing relief to family farmers who would otherwise need to address debt issues through the more complicated…